Yay!

I recently replaced my helmet because the plastic tensioner broke. I just did a google shopping search for the exact same model and size and bought a replacement online.

I got a good deal on my Giro Ionos on Amazon. It was discounted by about $80. I always wondered if it is a "factory second".

Hmmm, I suppose online is an option if I don't see anything at the shop. My last few helmets have been Giro (they always seem to fit my head better than others); the one I destroyed Sunday, and the one before that, too, I believe, were the "Havoc" model, which is actually a mountain biking helmet. Giro doesn't make that model, new, any more.

Yeah, NR, I dunno -- I'd be a little worried about getting a helmet from a place like Amazon, LOL! Helmets and tires are probably the only two places on/near the bike that I won't cheap out.

If it's not new... always check Nashbar - $30:

https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product..._10000__200385

Whoops! Out of stock.

Xtracycle is steel, the bike is aluminum. Thanks for the BBW idea, it would not hurt to ask.

My pics from the ride: https://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...5&l=3ab64f8d47

Great time guys! Thanks again.

Another nice set of pix! Thanks!

I placed a link to Max's and your pictures in Part 2 of my blog for the ride.

!!!!!!!!!! Killed another rear hub!

On the way home, the hub wasn't freewheeling properly. The chain was trying to bunch up toward the chainrings which means that the forward motion of the wheels rotated the cassette forward. When I got home and pulled the wheel off the bike, the cassette literally fell off of the wheel!

Somehow the axle became bound and it was cut in two right behind the inner freehub bearing. The part that was still in the freehub was stuck. I couldn't get it free. So, to fix this, I'll need to get another axle and a freehub body complete with bearings. Grrrrrrr! Until then, I won't be riding my carbon wheels.

Bummer, especially because the weather this evening kinda sucked to just ride.

Here's more pics to remind you of sunday. Might perk you right up.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/2797683...7623782503603/

Thanks. I linked these into Part 2 of the ride on my blog, as well. I'm not feeling very perky, though.

Anyway, I have the Topolino wheels with fat tires on the bike today. I decided to play around with some Conti Cyclocross Speed tires--35 mm. They are very supple. In fact, they feel too supple--like a a good piece of glass or shard of metal would have no problem ruining my day if I ran over one. Not sure how long they'll be on the bike. Maybe, they'll come off after I ride up the NCR to Glen Rock this weekend.

Everybody needs to stop busting stuff!!!

I got a new helmet I like -- a new Giro model that is almost identical in profile to my old one. They only had one, though, and it's blue . . . so it matches neither of my bikes. Good thing I'm not excessively girly.

(Although maybe this means I now have to go out and buy a nice new blue bike!! )

NR, it looks like any ride on the NCR this weekend is likely to be a muddy slog . . . when are you going?

Are you up to getting muddy?

I was planning on riding my bike up starting at about 8am. I should be passing White Marsh at about 8:45am and at the Ashland Rd trailhead by about 10am.

Route will be something like:

Rossville Rd
Orems Rd
Compass Rd
Martin Blvd
Route 40
Route 7
King Ave
Franklin Square Blvd (if someone wants to meet at White Marsh)
Campbell Blvd (if someone wants to meet at White Marsh)
White Marsh Blvd (if someone wants to meet at White Marsh)
Ridge Rd or Bucks Schoolhouse Rd
Putty Hill Ave
...
Providence Rd
Loch Raven
Dulaney Valley
Old Bosley
Bosley
Warren Rd
York Rd
Paper Mill
Ashland Rd
NCR

Well, my bikes still haven't had their spring cleanings, so it would be no heartache to get them even dirtier.

I probably can't make it this weekend, though. Saturday is definitely out for me, and I will most likely have an out-of-town friend crashing at my place Saturday night. If not, though, Sunday is possible.

Ok, let me know either way. I need some miles, so I'm up for doing something on both days.

Repeat after me, Hello my name is Isaias and I am a bikeaholic.

beautiful ride in this AM, looking forward to a nooner ride and a long ride home.

Ummm, I won money last year. Granted, it wasn't much, but... I still won.

I plan to win money, again, this year, unless someone in the SPP can top my mileage. Probably not. Even the RAAM guys had less mileage than me by the end of the year.

Hmm, I found this in this mornings news feed:

Work, home, Northpoint:

https://bimactive.com/ba/journal/post/10783/32157 (picture heavy)

Essex to Glen Rock, PA:

https://bimactive.com/ba/journal/post/10783/32177
https://bimactive.com/ba/journal/post/10783/32178
https://bimactive.com/ba/journal/post/10783/32179

I would love to do the monument ride again but it's Little League at Camden Yards and I'm the t ball coach.
No interest in watching the O's and the stands will be filled with RS fans, but gotta do it.

I fergots me brain(pan)!

https://bimactive.com/ba/journal/post/10783/32226

I know this is frequented mostly by Baltimore area riders, but would anyone be able to help me with my first wheel-set build? I have everything apart from the tools. If there is someone kind enough to let me rent their truing stand/tension meter/dishing tool, I'd be grateful. I'd be willing to let you keep my bike ransom until I returned your tools and will definitely pick up and return your tools to your place.

Thanks,
Ihsan

NR is mnt biking!!

@Ihsan: I don't do wheels but would love to learn. Velocipede(bike co-op) has all the tools and experts. You need to volunteer a few hours to become a member. not exactly close to SS but is an option.

I believe Thursday is concert in the park(WTMD event)

I meant to say: 1st Thursday in the park Concert AND it is not until May 6...at least I didn't forget my helmet and water. Almost left my rain gear.
https://www.wtmd.org/events_new/first_thursday.html